In exciting fashion the Chandler Rangers won a 9-8 decision against the Georgia Roadrunners. Again the rangers fell behind, but battled back to tie it. Damon DeVirgillio pitched a gem, holding the line as the Rangers chipped away at an early 6-3 lead. With the score tied, they gave up two late runs to trail 8-6. Then, they loaded the bases with one out, when Alex Murrietta #24 hit a hard single to center to win the game 9-8.
This is how crazy talented these guys are – the #8 hitter for the RoadRunners covered 80 feet faster than a guy could throw a ball to first. It seemed like it.
At this level, the pitchers throw fast alls so hard you have to start your swing before you can see the breaking pitch break. They hide the ball – making it extremely difficult to pick up the spin.
There are no developing teams here. They are all champions, and not just tournament champions but Super-NIT champions. And the top teams? They travel a lot to mitigate that as an excuse.
Every game feels like a Sunday game.
The rangers clearly feel like they are suffering some distraction, and falling behind early has been a problem. But they showed true grit battling back and evening their record.
Rangers take bus back to hotel.
